I have been riding my Proflex (see attachment) for about two weeks now and it has exceeded expectations: it handles really well downhill but is light enough to pedal easily uphill with no bobbing. My build is not completely retro but it is enough for me to see why people like these bikes and at about Â£130 total for the frames and forks I can't complain.

One problem I have not yet solved is how to attach a front mech: I bought a conventional Shimano LX bottom pull but find there is not enough room for it to fit on the seat tube between the BB and swing arm. Do I need an e-type mounted front mech? Any tips from you Proflex gurus would be much appreciated.

The fork was already like that, but the principle's the same - I wouldn't have thought it was too hard. I used paint stripper first, then fine wire wool to finish off on the frame itelf. You can see I hadn't quite finished the strut at that point.

Only snag is when you sweat on it, it oxidizes, but this is easily wiped off with a bit more wire wool. I guess you could get round it with a coating of lacquer but there is the risk of oxidation under the lacquer...

here's another picture. What's really cool is (though you can't see it in this picture) is when you take the paint off, the tubes all have the Easton diamond shape stamped finely into them with an E in it about 1 inch in size.

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